Brigitte Bardot, often referred to as BB, is a highly prominent actress, singer, and animal rights activist who began her career in the early ’50s. She was described as an influencer for women’s rights and freedoms, thanks to her very active political, cultural and social presence..
Brigitte Bardot officially retired from Hollywood in 1973, after appearing in almost fifty different films and recording over sixty songs. The entertainer was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government, the highest civilian honor a French citizen can attain. Ironically, Bardot refused to accept it. Now, let us move on to some of the most beautiful woman in the entertainment industry today…
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman not only lived a prominent Hollywood life, filled with various accolades, awards and honors, but also gave birth to an actress who continued her legacy. We've already mentioned that she is the mother of Isabella Rossellini, who herself became a female Hollywood legend.
Bergman had a fundamental impact on Hollywood, and was even referred to as one of the most international stars in the history of entertainment. Her list of iconic films is quite impressive. Eventually, the actress became a symbol of breast cancer awareness, after passing from the disease in 1982.
Loretta Young
Loretta Young was always destined to be an actress. She began her first role at the young age of three years old. She appeared in the silent film 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs', and continued acting from 1917 well into the '90s. The actress passed on August 2000, at age 87.
Young appeared in almost a hundred different movies over her seven-decade career. She was renowned for her beauty and acting talents. The actress was a smoker from age 8, and continued smoking well into her 60’s. She eventually quit smoking in order to gain a few pounds for a role.
Charlize Theron
One of the youngest additions to our list is the incredibly beautiful Charlize Theron, a South-African and American actress and producer who took the world by storm in the 21st century. Despite growing up in an abusive household, the aspiring ballet dancer eventually made her way into film and Hollywood circles.
In 1994, Charlize Theron was discovered by talent agent John Crosby after he saw her shouting at a Hollywood bank teller who wouldn't cash her mother's rent check. The rest of the story is history, as Theron eventually became one of the most beloved and recognizable actresses in the world.
Elizabeth Hurley
With over a million Instagram followers and a huge fan base, Elizabeth Hurley cemented herself as one of the most beautiful and successful women in the world. She is best known for being a businesswoman, actress, and model, and is associated with the cosmetics company Estée Lauder.
The actress is best known for her hilarious role in the hit spy comedy, 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'. She also played as the devil herself in 2000's comedy 'Bedazzled', alongside Brendan Fraser. Hurley is also known for dating Hugh Grant, and continues working in film and television to this day.